Vermont terrain parks welcome everyone to give snowboarding a try

The only thing that has grown faster in popularity than snowboarding is the slang spoken by its aficionados. Ski areas of all sizes throughout Vermont have added terrain parks, half pipes and other challenges for the brave, the bold and the “I’m gonna conquer this mother,” boarders. But don’t be put off by the airborne action footage of experienced snowboarders. While having that ability is cooler than the mountain at midnight, Vermont ski areas have excellent instructors to teach snowboarding to people of all ages and experience. And as with skiing everyone can enjoy snowboarding at his or her own pace on slopes that match their abilities.

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Okemo Mountain Resort

77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, VT 05149 Phone: 802-228-4041 Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO

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With Vermont’s most extensive snowmaking coverage, Southern Vermont’s highest vertical (2,200 ft.), a modern and efficient lift system and a vast trail network spread across five mountain areas, Okemo offers an exceptional vacation experience for the entire family. The mountain layout and trail network offers miles of terrain to suit any ability level, with gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate cruisers, bumps, steeps, and glades. And when it comes to top-quality parks and pipes for freestyle, Okemo is the best in the biz. Six terrain parks loaded with options, the largest Superpipe in the East, and a halfpipe designed for beginners are meticulously groomed nightly to ensure quality conditions. The nearby Okemo Valley Nordic Center offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and an Indoor Golf Training Center, which is open year-round.
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Sugarbush Resort

1840 Sugarbush Access Road Warren, VT 05674-9993 Toll-Free: 800-53-SUGAR

Sugarbush, on six mountains boasts 111 trails, 2,600 feet of vertical and 40 acres of wooded terrain. There are 16t lifts and five lodges on the mountain. There is snowshoeing and even snowcat rides
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Hard'ack

179 Congress Street St. Albans, VT

With nearly 700 feet of rope tow, Hard'ack combines affordability with great local access for families to enjoy traditional Vermont recreation. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, skating, sliding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing can all be enjoyed at Hard'ack. The ski hill, towrope, and sliding hill will be operated and supervised during specific hours of operation. There is no charge to use any of Hard'ack's facilities, but donations are accepted. Hours for the 2011 season are: Thursday, 4-5 p.m.; Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Rink open on weekends from noon to 2 p.m. is for public skating. No sticks or pucks Allowed on the Ice.